Assumption of Risks In consideration of my participation in Augustana Recreation Programs, I acknowledge that I am aware of, and freely accept all risks, dangers and hazards associated with being a participant in Augustana Recreation Programs, including the possible risk of severe or fatal injury to myself or others. These risks include, but are not limited to: - Injury resulting from impact with obstructions, equipment, other participants or spectators;
- The risks associated with the design, manufacturing or installation of the facility infrastructure and its related equipment;
- The risk and negligence, inattention or inexperience of others in the facility;
- Head, facial, dental and neurological injuries such as concussions and traumatic brain injuries (TBI);
- Falling against, impacting, entanglement or impairment on apparatus, equipment or other natural or man-made obstacles (visible or not visible), or against the ground, floors, walls or other surfaces;
- Where the activity is outdoors:
-- Injury or loss arising from falls on ice or on steep, slippery or uneven terrain during travel to the location of the activity; -- Injury and/or illness resulting from exposure to weather conditions, including but not limited to cold, snow, ice, wind, hail, rain, sleet, fog, etc; 7. Weather and any manner of injury or loss of any nature whatsoever resulting from exposure to weather conditions, including but not limited to cold, heat, sunlight, snow, ice, wind, hail, rain, sleet, fog, mist, etc.; 8. Contact with participants, officials, spectators or other people or sustaining injuries arising from their actions; 9. My participation and/or use of equipment beyond my own skills and abilities; 10. Rope abrasions, entanglement and other injuries resulting from activities such as rescue systems, climbing, belaying, rappelling, smearing, edging, hand holds or other movement skills and any other rope techniques; 11. Falls, slips, trips, sprains, abrasions, dislocations, impacts or other such accidents that occur while in the facility, whether caused by me or others including injuries that can arise from an uneven and/or soft surfaces; 12. Injuries resulting from use, misuse, non-use or failure of any equipment; 13. Injuries or illness resulting from failure to follow directions, instructions and guidelines provided by those in charge of the activity or facility staff; 14.Increased injury and/or illness that arises from use of the facility and related equipment as a result of aggravation to a pre-existing medical conditions; 15.Potential exposure to infectious and communicable disease, including but not limited to COVID-19.
Release of Liability and Indemnification In consideration for the University allowing me to participate in Augustana Recreation Programs, I agree: - that the Governors of the University of Alberta, their officers, employees, and volunteers (hereinafter referred to as the “University”) are not responsible for any loss, damage, injury or expense of any kinds sustained by me while participating in Augustana Recreation Programs and all related activities, including to the extent that any loss, damage, injury or expense might result from the negligence of the University;
- to WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS that I have or may in the future have against the University arising out of any aspect of my participation in Augustana Recreation Programs and to RELEASE the University from any and all liability resulting from any loss, damage, injury (including death) or expense that I may suffer as a result of my participation in the Augustana Recreation Programs, due to any cause whatsoever, including without limitation, negligence, breach of contract, or breach of any statutory or other duty of care, as well as any duty of care owed under the Occupiers’ Liability Act (Alberta) on the part of the University;
- to INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS the University in relation to:
- any damage to University property caused by me;
- any and all liability for any damages to the personal property of, or personal injury to, any third party resulting from my participation in the Augustana Recreation Programs; and
- any and all claims, demands, actions and costs which might arise out of my participating in the Augustana Recreation Programs, even though such claims, demands, actions and costs may have been caused by the negligence of the University.
AcknowledgementI ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THIS AGREEMENT before signing it, that I have executed this Agreement voluntarily, and that this Agreement is to be binding upon myself, my heirs, executors, administrators and representatives. Further, I acknowledge and agree: - To follow all rules and guidelines set out by the University and its representatives related to Augustana Recreation Programs and all related activities.
- That I will use any equipment within my abilities, or ask for instruction or guidance in its use.
- That I will wear appropriate attire, including footwear, for outdoor activity and weather conditions.
- Should the participant be injured during the registered program, permission is given to University of Alberta staff to obtain and/or provide emergency medical treatment
- That the participant sees a licensed medical practitioner on a regular basis and is physically and mentally fit and able to participate in all activities associated with Augustana Recreation Programs
- That I will follow health authority self-isolation guidelines and stay home if they feel ill.
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